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frosted cashew cookies

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Stephanie Dodd
@Sjdodd
Kansas City, MO

I got this recipe at a cookie exchange several years ago and they are delish!

(2 ratings)
yield 4 dozen cookies
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For frosted cashew cookies

  • 1/2 c
    butter, softened
  • 1 c
    brown sugar, packed
  • 1
    egg
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 3/4 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 3/4 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/3 c
    sour cream
  • 1 3/4 c
    salted cashews, divided
  • 2 c
    flour

How To Make frosted cashew cookies

  • 1
    Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Add dry ingredients, alternating with sour cream; mix well. Fold in nuts, reserving some for the top of frosting. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes on a greased baking sheet. Frost and top each cookie with a cashew. Yields: 4 doz.
  • 2
    Frosting: 1/2 c. butter, 3 T. cream, 1/4 t. vanilla extract, 2 c. powdered sugar. Lightly brown the butter in a pan. Remove from heat and add cream and vanilla. Gradually stir in powdered sugar. Beat until thick. DECADENCE!
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